After a 4-8 season that nearly got Brian Kelly fired, the Notre Dame football team went on an improbable run in 2017. Though the Irish limped to the finish line in 2017, there is cause for optimism at the start of 2018.
The Irish return plenty from a season that came up just short. They also add a plethora of young talent to fill in holes from last season. In short, the Irish have plenty of room for optimism. But is that optimism well-founded?
Do the Irish have what it takes to become a National Championship contender?